Safe drinking water
Can you drink your tap water safely?
Coach Jan did a little research for the Viva la Vegan class (now in session). The EPA provides information about every public water system in the US. There are reports for many, and addresses so you can contact your water supplier if their water quality info is not available on the list. Also check the national rankings of water in markets of at least 250,000 population. It tells how many chemicals were found in each system. More than 300 chemicals were found in total! Yikes.
So should you drink water from the tap? You’ll have to make up your own mind after you get the facts, but consider these questions: How old are the pipes that deliver your water? How old is your house? If you can’t smell chlorine, does that mean it isn’t there? (Hint: NO!) Is chlorine toxic? (Hint: YES!)
Most bottled water comes from the same sources as city water – that is, it is not really any better than tap water. Check into water filtration systems for your tap, and filtered water pitchers for your fridge. It’s a small investment in your health.
